Nagbukel is a town of 5,000 inhabitants in Ilocos Sur. It is an upland town on the boundary with Abra province inhabited by indigenous Tingguians and home to multiple waterfalls.
Map of Nagbukel
Understand
[edit]Nagbukel was named after the round hills (bukel) surrounding the area. Founded by the Spanish in 1896, it is situated in a valley northeast of Narvacan surrounded by the Cordillera mountains leading to Abra. It is one of a few towns in Ilocos Sur inhabited by non-Ilocano groups, namely the Tingguian, who predominate in neighboring Abra.
Get in
[edit]Travelers heading to Nagbukel take Orense Road at the back of Narvacan Church.
Get around
[edit]Tricycles are the main form of transportation in town.
See
[edit]- 1 Nagbukel Viewdeck, Nagbukel Road, Poblacion East. An elevated lookout point with views over the surrounding valley and Northern Luzon Heroes Hill National Park.
- 2 Paroki Falls, Mapisi.
- 3 Burayok Falls, Lapting.
- 4 Taleb Falls, Taleb.
- 5 Mabungtot Falls, Cadacad. The lower cascade of a waterfall system that includes Matedtedted Falls
- 6 Matedtedted Falls, Cadacad. The lower cascade of a waterfall system that includes Mabungtot Falls
Do
[edit]Buy
[edit]- 1 Nagbukel Public Market, Nagbukel Road corner Poblacion West Road, Poblacion West.
Eat
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[edit]Sleep
[edit]The nearest accommodations are in Narvacan.